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(based on 12 ratings)
Brand:Montrail
Located in:Footwear, Women's Footwear, Booties
If you've been looking for the perfect camp shoe for an eternity, look no further than Montrail's Bivouac PrimaLoft Bootie system. "System" is the only word for it; the outer bootie is rubberized and waterproof with a grippy tread pattern, while the inner bootie has low-profile PrimaLoft insulation.
  • Fit this snug-as-a-sock bootie to your foot with 400 gram PrimaLoft insulation that keeps each little toe toasty warm
  • Walk around camp without getting your feet wet in the rubberized, waterproof outer
  • Forgo balloon feet with the sock-like fit
  • Weight per pair: 10 ounces
    • Insulation: 100% polyester
      • Sizing: Women's 5-6.5 (XS); Women's 7-8.5, Men's 7 (S); Women's 9-10.5, Men's 7.5-9 (M); Women's 11, Men's 9.5-11 (L); Men's 11.5-13 (XL); Men's 14-15 (XXL)
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 12 reviews)
91% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Comfortable(10), Durable(4), Great traction(4), Non-slip sole(7), Water resistant(6)
Best Uses:
Backcountry(7), Cold weather(7)
Describe Yourself:
Avid adventurer(7), Casual/ recreational(5)
 
Very Warm!
By CarolVerified Purchaser from Salmon, ID on 8/1/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Very warm
Cons:
Band around ankle tight, Can't slip on easily
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Cold weather
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

As noted above, the only draw back is that the bootie and the covers don't slip on easily. [...]

 
Tha Bomb.
By Also Known AsVerified Reviewer from OlyWA on 6/24/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Lightweight, Packable, Water proof
Cons:
Sole lacks structure
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Bivy, Cold weather, Sleeping, Wet Weather
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was skeptical, but intrigued about this product for some time before buying it. I finally realized that it was worth the low price to have a camp shoe that I could SLEEP IN. Now I take these on every trip as a part of my ultra-light sleep system (how dorky is that?), and for the first time in my life, whether in bed, or in the backcountry, my feet are the warmest part of my body. [*]. They pack incredibly small, are a few ounces lighter than my other low top down booties, have kept my feet dry snow camping, and have endured walking over rocky campsites. The primaloft inner bootie also fits inside my down booties (if i ever needed to do that)... Traction on snow is BOSS, and i can chill for quite some time on snow without my feet getting uncomfortably cold. the soles don't provide any support when walking on rocks, or provide as much padding for tired feet as EVA soles, but overall, they are well worth the price for their dual uses.

 
A down bootie built for the outdoors!
By Guide DogVerified Purchaser from Huntington Beach, CA on 3/31/2008
Sizing:
Feels half size too small
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Cold weather
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've always been a fan of down booties but have found many situations where the ground is inhospitable to the soft soles of the original designs. This new approach, employing a rubber over boot, looks like a winner. Haven't had it out in the field yet so the real testing has yet to be done.

 
everyone is jealous!
By wvjuleVerified Reviewer from charlotte nc on 3/17/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Non-slip sole
Best Uses:
Cold weather
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i was concerned about sizing, but these fit perfectly. i wear a woman's 9 and ordered a medium, no complaints. these booties keep feet very warm, but not to the point of sweating -which I have found with other booties. they slip easily into the outer shell. the only thing i'm worried about is keeping them from my puppy!

 
Best product in the world for frost bite
By JulioxVerified Purchaser from Denver on 2/6/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Extremely warm, Non-slip sole
Best Uses:
Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My wife wears these all winter long. Since she got frost bite symptoms on her feet, these are the only booties for her. Thanks PrimaLoft and Montrail!

 
Great Idea
By HikerVerified Purchaser from Saratoga Springs, NY on 2/1/2008
Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Pros:
Comfortable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Cold weather
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Just received these but have to say this is a great idea - a bootie that converts from tent/bag use to outside use is perfect for those late night - need to go - times. I can't comment on durability yet. I'm a 10.5 to 11 and fit in the XL so go up a size when in doubt.

 
Stand in snow all day and stay warm
By jjgaller from nashvegas, TN on 1/31/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Stable
Cons:
Not Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Cold weather
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

These were able to keep my feet warm in camp in the Tetons backcountry, but the inner booty got a little wet as moisture seeped through the seems. Overall a great camp shoe. I could stand in the snow and my feet never got cold. The grip on the outer shoe is ok.

 
Great cool weather bootie
By dirty1Verified Purchaser from Pac NW on 10/27/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Non-slip sole, Water Resistant
Cons:
Not quite warm as others
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Fall spring camping
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational, Extremely sexy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

These booties are good booties. Lighter than others and waterproof outer bootie make it cool to me. I thought long and hard about these and decided to give them a try- and I'm glad I did. The outer bootie is good and weatherproof and after it gets nasty from the ground just slip it off when getting in tent- foot stays warm; tent stays clean. They are not quite as warm as others- I would assume comfy to about 40-45 deg. Others complain about it being hard to put on... wipe your tears- it's not any harder than a tall pair of socks.

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt and accurate as always

 
These appear to be the real deal !
By kk corona gapVerified Purchaser from aguilar, colorado on 8/17/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Non-slip sole, Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Camptent shoes
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased these for Alaska camp shoe.

 
Not Pretty, but effective
By AndyVerified Purchaser from NY on 2/26/2007
Comfort:
Supple
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Great Traction, Water Resistant
Cons:
Outer cover is UGLY, Tight ankle opening
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Cold weather
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The Primaloft liners are super warm, and the outer is water proof and not very breathable on its own. So you'll want to remove the outer while inside. The ankle opening is very tight, so you need to fight a little to get both the inner bootie and the outer on, but once so, they are comfortable. Definately a hut or tent system only.

 
Toasty but small
By Ski Bum from New Hampshire on 2/22/2007
Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Width:
Feels too narrow
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer

I wear a size 11 shoe, avg width. Even with no sock, it was struggle to jam my foot into the size Large, which is supposed to be for size 10-12.

 
Bivouac PrimaLoft Bootie
By Hiker GirlVerified Reviewer from Riverside, CA on 2/15/2007
Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Width:
Feels too narrow
Pros:
Non-slip sole, Removable outer shell, Water Resistant
Cons:
Not very warm
Best Uses:
Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I'm a backpacker. I wear a womens size 7-1/2 and have a thin foot. I felt a size M should suffice. The M bootie is too tight for comfort and not very lofty. A bootie with a removable outer shell is ideal for base camp, but the bootie fits tight and too snuggly around the ankle like a rubber wet-suit bootie. The inner bootie has a leather sole which remains cold.

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